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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,055.87, 1,457.19 and 613.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,055.87, 1,457.19 and 613.91 is: 847.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,055.87 : 1,457.19 = 613.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,055.87/1,457.19 = 613.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,055.87x = 1,457.19 × 613.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,055.87x = 894,587.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 894,587.16/1,055.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.25

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